1. Introduction
This report summarizes the University of Vavuniya Men’s Badminton Team’s participation in the 2026 Inter-University Badminton Championship. The team competed against the University of Kelaniya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, and the University of the Visual and Performing Arts before facing the University of Colombo in the quarterfinals.
The University of Vavuniya Men’s Badminton Team proudly qualified for the quarterfinals, securing two victories in the preliminary round.
2. Match Results
First Match | University of Kelaniya
| Event | University of Vavuniya player(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Singles | Vihanga Kaushalya Wimalaguna Kodithuwakku | Lost |
| 2nd Singles | Mohammed Faleel Mohammed Amhar | Lost |
| 3rd Singles | Thiyagaraj Ishanthan | Lost |
Tie result: University of Vavuniya 0 – 3 University of Kelaniya.
Second Match | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
| Event | University of Vavuniya player(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Singles | K. Ashen Lakshitha Silva | Won |
| 2nd Singles | W. Vishwa Nipun Shakya De Silva | Won |
| 3rd Singles | R. A. Nimsara Sesath Rajapaksha | Lost |
| 1st Doubles | W. Vishwa Nipun Shakya De Silva, D. D. Chanul Neththaru | Won |
Tie result: University of Vavuniya 3 – 1 Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Third Match | University of the Visual and Performing Arts
| Event | University of Vavuniya player(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Singles | W. Vishwa Nipun Shakya De Silva | Won |
| 2nd Singles | K. Ashen Lakshitha Silva | Won |
| 3rd Singles | R. A. Nimsara Sesath Rajapaksha | Won |
Tie result: University of Vavuniya 3 – 0 University of the Visual and Performing Arts.
Quarterfinal | University of Colombo
| Event | University of Vavuniya player(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Singles | Mohammed Faleel Mohammed Amhar | Lost |
| 2nd Singles | Thiyagaraj Ishanthan | Lost |
| 3rd Singles | Vihanga Kaushalya Wimalaguna Kodithuwakku | Lost |
Tie result: University of Vavuniya 0 – 3 University of Colombo.
3. Team Members
| No. | Full Name (as provided) | Enrollment Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Ashen Lakshitha Silva | 2020/ICTS/27 |
| 2 | W. Vishwa Nipun Shakya De Silva (Captain) | 2023/PM/18 |
| 3 | D. D. Chanul Neththaru | 2023/ICTS/11 |
| 4 | Thiyagaraj Ishanthan | 2020/ICTS/53 |
| 5 | R. A. Nimsara Sesath Rajapaksha (Vice Captain) | 2023/ICTS/162 |
| 6 | Vihanga Kaushalya Wimalaguna Kodithuwakku | 2024/ICTS/077 |
| 7 | Mohammed Faleel Mohammed Amhar | 2024/ICTS/84 |
4. Conclusion
The team proudly reached the quarterfinals after victories over Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and the University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Although the quarterfinal tie against the University of Colombo ended in defeat, qualifying for the knockout stage was a proud achievement for the team and the University of Vavuniya. The team will build on this experience in preparation for future inter-university competitions.
